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Think about upgrading your tractor units and trailers. A few thousand pounds spent on improving equipment can make a huge difference to its useful lifespan.
Look at your routeing and scheduling systems. Can they be improved?
Ring around for that cheaper insurance quote.
Are any of your drivers due for retirement this year? They may have mates in the industry keen to replace them. If not, make sure you start advertising early. Good drivers are soon snapped up! Are there areas where you can add value to your services, for example by expanding or improving your warehouse facilities? Remember. storage is earning you money when you are fast asleep.
Are your customers satisfied? How about a telephone survey? Or better still go round and see them with a bottle of something!